ATLANTA, Ga. (BlackNews.com) — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (“SIAC”) Council of Presidents and chairman, Miles College President George T. French Jr., has announced that SIAC and Commissioner Gregory Moore have agreed to a contract extension.
“The Presidents Council of the SIAC has been very pleased with the work of Commissioner Gregory Moore across all sectors. In fact, this leadership in financial matters and in marketing the conference has been transformational. The Council extended his contract with a unanimous vote,” President George T. French, Jr. said. As the incoming Chair, I very much look forward to working with him.”
During his five years at the SIAC Commissioner Moore’s achievements include:
* Doubled SIAC revenues (largest revenue increase in NCAA DI, II or III).
* Nearly three-fold (265%) increase in sponsorship revenues.
* Retired all conference debt from SIAC balance sheet.
* First NCAA DI, II or III conference to launch a conference-wide digital platform that now attracts 1.5 million visitors per year.
* First NCAA DII conference to launch Android application.
* First NCAA DI, II or III conference to feature four female officials during regular season football game.
* Negotiated three-year national broadcast agreement with Bounce Network to televise SIAC football games.
* Moved to East West alignment creating first SIAC football championship game.
* Increased conference membership from 13 to 15 institutions.
Commissioner Moore stated, “I am extremely grateful for the trust accorded me by the SIAC Council of Presidents. My staff and I look forward to continuing our daily effort to identify creative and innovative opportunities to leverage intercollegiate athletics to advance the overarching objectives of our member institutions and enhance the experiences of our student-athletes.”
